Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel

"A few years back, my wife advised me that she was weary of cleaning snow and ice from her car before going to work. This request began my association with Black Dog builders. We asked for a garage to be connected to our farmer's porch via a breezeway. Due to code issues, access to our propane tanks required keeping the area open, and the elevation difference had to be accounted for.  Additionally, the emergency generator panel had to be installed next to the new main switch in the garage. We worked with John Nicholson on the design, and were very happy, with photos of the design and final work appearing below. Needless to say, we are extremely happy with the superb materials and the workmanship. Oh, yes, my wife remains very, very happy. And, of course, she uses the parking spot closest to the house. I’d have it no other way!"

"We really enjoyed working with Blackdog. Our designer, John, was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and most importantly, patient through our twists and turns of design preferences and timing. When we ultimately pulled the trigger on the project, the team was thoroughly professional, overdelivered on timing expectations, and did a fantastic job. Bree was a stellar project manager and made sure that everything came out as planned and tied up any loose ends. Blackdog was more expensive than some alternatives, but the professionalism and peace of mind that the job was turnkey, done quickly and to perfection made it clearly the right choice - and we're thrilled we made it!"

"We hired Black Dog to build a master suite (bedroom, full bath, walk-in closet) along with removing a huge chimney and replacing it with a gas fireplace. The team was quite amazing across the board: design, build, estimated timeline for completion, communication, and execution. Melissa was extremely helpful with us and created multiple different designs for us to envision, all of which were different than what we were originally planning, and all of them better. As we settled on a final design, Melissa provided a detailed quote and went through it all line by line with us to ensure we had clarity and had opportunities to ask questions, adjust/edit, etc. Upon signing, Sebastian was assigned as our lead carpenter that would be dedicated to our project for the entire duration. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and meticulous when it comes to details. Sebastian was with us every day and kept everything on schedule. As with any project, unforeseen issues arise, and when they did Sebastian took every one of them with ease and creativity. He is an on-the-spot problem solver and only pursues top quality solutions, no cutting corners, which was amazing to see. He is passionate about his work and cares about the craftsmanship that it represents. Jason was our project manager throughout, helping to ensure proper alignment and timing of the different steps/phases of the project. Black Dog was very responsive and consistently communicated throughout the job. They finished the job exactly on schedule, and we could not be happier! We highly recommend Black Dog for your home project. If you want high-quality work and a team you can reach and work with throughout the project, Black Dog is your choice. And if you can get Sebastian as your lead carpenter, you will be amazed!"

"We hired Blackdog to design and renovate our kitchen. Our designer, Melissa, worked with us over a period of several months to get our design to exactly where we wanted it - and we are thrilled with the results. Once the design was complete and the schedule set, Blackdog went into action. Jason was our project manager and met with us on-site once a week to make sure the project stayed on track and was meeting our expectations. Our lead carpenter was Dave; his work was excellent. He was punctual and was forward-thinking, avoiding potential issues. The subcontractors that Blackdog selected were excellent - particularly the plumbers, electricians, and drywallers. Everyone on-site was respectful and helpful, answering our questions along the way. Another important plus was that Blackdog and all subcontractors cleaned up the project site daily. This was particularly important since we remained in the house for the entire renovation, and our kitchen is located right in the middle of the house. Our project was completed on schedule and on budget. Their work is excellent, and their process is very effective. All in all, it was a good experience."